Crispy Indonesian Ayam Geprek Recipe
Ingredients:
- 250 grams chicken breast
- 200 grams Kentucky-style seasoned flour
- Salt to taste
- Chicken seasoning powder (optional)
- Sambal:
- 15 bird’s eye chilies (cabe rawit)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 shallots
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Cut the chicken breast into pieces according to your preference. Boil until fully cooked. Marinate in chicken seasoning powder (if using) for approximately 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat evenly with the Kentucky-style seasoned flour. Pat gently to ensure the flour sticks well to the chicken.
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Frying the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a frying pan until hot. Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy, ensuring it is fully submerged in oil. Once done, remove and drain excess oil on paper towels.
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Making the Sambal:
- Briefly fry the garlic and shallots until fragrant to reduce their raw taste.
- In a mortar and pestle, grind together bird’s eye chilies, fried garlic, fried shallots, and salt until a coarse paste forms. Adjust salt to taste.
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Assembling Ayam Geprek:
- Place the fried chicken on a serving plate. Pour the prepared sambal over the chicken.
- Geprek (crush) the chicken together with the sambal using a pestle or the back of a spoon, ensuring the sambal coats the chicken evenly.
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Serving:
- Your Ayam Geprek is ready to be served hot and crispy, accompanied by steamed rice or your favorite side dishes. Enjoy the spicy and savory flavors!
This Indonesian-inspired Ayam Geprek recipe brings together tender, marinated chicken coated in a crunchy Kentucky-style seasoned flour crust, served with a fiery sambal that adds a punch of flavor. Perfect for those who love a bit of heat and a satisfying crunch in their meal!
